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  1. Bobstrake
    Wow. It looks like your quickly moving up to being a serious builder. I look forward to your upcoming posts.
  2. Bobstrake
    You're building a very attractive boat. The clerestory mock-up is a convincing innovation.
  3. Bobstrake
    Ken, I followed your instructions exactly to install the windows and had much better results. Thanks again. Nick, It's always good to compare our different takes on the same model. Good to hear from you. Aqueous1025 and hoff00, I really appreciate your interest and kind words. I've been dividing my time between 3 models. I must be nuts. I haven't had enough progress on L'Hermione to post updates until now. I think I am satisfied with the rear gallery now. This is the best picture I could get with my old iPad. Subtle changes, but a lot of work to get them. Planking proceeds slowly, so nothing much to show. Beginning to work on ship's boats.
  4. Bobstrake
    Wow!
  5. Bobstrake
    Seriously fine work. A joy to behold.
  6. Bobstrake
    Boyd, It's such great fun to see your updates. Your creativity and workmanship continue to amaze.
  7. Bobstrake
    The planking and nails look great. Since you are not happy with the glossy look, you can try adding a layer of satin verathane and I think you will be happier with it. If you want to age tha deck a little, try rubbing a lot of pencil lead on your thumb, then rubing it around on the deck. If you don't like the look of it, it wipes off easily. Otherwise, just spray some verathane over it to seal it on.
  8. Bobstrake
    Good creative call. You will find omissions and errors in most kit instructions.
  9. Bobstrake
    Much improved.
  10. Bobstrake
    You would think twice before attempting to board this vessel, oh yeah.
  11. Bobstrake
    I was thinking that it was too bad most people won't see much of your skillful interior detailing, but now they can. Great idea, and wonderful execution.
  12. Bobstrake
    Take good care of her. She's a gem.
  13. Bobstrake
    Your work is like a fascinating look into dry dock after a sea battle. Thanks for sharing.
  14. Bobstrake
    Finally, oh yes, finally, I finished sewing the sails. Yippee, Yahoo, Hooray!! The sails are loosely attached for a test fitting. I am liking the look of her. Next, must decide whether to make the sails darker, then attach them properly, and complete the rigging.
  15. Bobstrake
    Nick, Your careful work is producing beautiful results. Great planking!
  16. Bobstrake
    Your masts and spars are beautifully shaped and equipped, good examples for me to aspire towards.
  17. Bobstrake
    Your ship and woodwork are quite beautful.
  18. Bobstrake
    Beautiful start on the planking.
  19. Bobstrake
    Completed boltropes on two sails.. Loosely hung them up for fun. Kinda wanted to get a peek at how Carmen was going to look in her new clothes.
  20. Bobstrake
    Nice to hear from you , Boyd. The sails have been so daunting, that I just had to get my hands on some wood again. L'Hermione began a little early because of that. I'm taking a little time off for some great science fiction reading, as well. I decided to go as far as sail making to get the whole experience as a novice. You may have noticed, though, that L'Hermione comes with the sails already made. I don't know if I will ever tackle sails again, after this. Here's the beginning of my bolt rope attachments.
  21. Bobstrake
    The next milestone has been reached. The sails now have their seams. Now to sew the boltropes onto all of the sails....
  22. Bobstrake
    Nick, You've been busy, indeed! Your gunports look great, as well as the captain's cabin. And a door! Very cool.
  23. Bobstrake
    Jerry, I have always thought that this was a beautiful ship that should be modeled. Your personal experience serving on her, plus your considerable talent at modeling, make this a log that I will enthusiastically be following.
  24. Bobstrake
    Owend, I'll follow along, too. I've been thinking about doing this one next. The steam engine looks fascinating and fun to build.
  25. Bobstrake
    Henry, Thank you for the correction. It makes more sense.

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